SUMMARY
Excited mercury atoms emit light at a wavelength of 436 nm, which corresponds to a specific frequency and energy of radiation. To calculate the frequency, use the formula \( f = \frac{c}{\lambda} \), where \( c \) is the speed of light. The energy of the emitted radiation can be determined using the equation \( E = hf \), where \( h \) is Planck's constant. Understanding these calculations is essential for grasping the behavior of excited atoms in the context of the electromagnetic spectrum.
PREREQUISITES
- Understanding of electromagnetic radiation concepts
- Familiarity with the speed of light (c = 3 x 10^8 m/s)
- Knowledge of Planck's constant (h = 6.626 x 10^-34 J·s)
- Basic algebra for manipulating equations
NEXT STEPS
- Learn how to calculate frequency from wavelength using \( f = \frac{c}{\lambda} \)
- Study the relationship between energy and frequency with \( E = hf \)
- Explore the electromagnetic spectrum and its various regions
- Investigate applications of excited atoms in spectroscopy
USEFUL FOR
Students in physics, chemists studying atomic behavior, and anyone interested in the principles of light emission and the electromagnetic spectrum.